H ow to find a job in China
First — Know the rule: you need a Z-Visa (work visa) China only legally allows foreigners to work if: A Chinese company hires you from outside China They apply for a Work Permit Notice You then apply for a Z-visa at the Chinese embassy/consulate After arrival → convert it into a Residence Permit (1 year usually) If you enter on a tourist visa and work → that is illegal and people do get fined, detained, and deported. 2) The easiest jobs to get (especially from South Africa) A. English Teaching (by far the #1 entry route) This is the most common path for first-time foreigners. You usually need: Bachelor’s degree (any subject) Passport from an English-speaking background (South Africans are commonly accepted) TEFL/TESOL certificate (120 hours recommended) Clean criminal record Medical check You do NOT need to speak Chinese . Typical pay: Smaller cities: ¥12,000–18,000/month (~R30k–R45k) Big cities (Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou):...